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Insurance-focused law firm DAC Beachcroft has tripled its partner count in Singapore after hiring Summer Montague (L) and Andrew Robinson from RPC and DLA Piper, respectively.

Specialising in cross-border insurance and reinsurance disputes, Montague advises on property, power generation, onshore and offshore energy, mining and construction, including product recall policies and product liability claims in Asia, Europe and the U.S. in sectors such as technology, pharmaceutical and automotive. In addition, she covers cyber security and information technology claims.

Before joining RPC, Montague worked with Mayer Brown and Kennedys in Singapore and London and also had an in-house stint at Zurich Insurance.

Robinson advises on insurance and reinsurance matters with a focus on international financial lines and indemnity disputes, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and regulatory, compliance and casualty losses, as well as litigation, arbitration, and mediation. He is also experienced in cyber risks and data security.

Having begun his at DAC Beachcroft, Robinson also worked for Kennedys. He was most recently a senior associate at DLA.

With these additions, DAC Beachcroft now has five lawyers in Singapore, Including three partners.

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